Defence

September 10, 2024 2:23 PM

South Korea summit announces ‘blueprint’ for using AI in the military

A global summit in South Korea on Tuesday announced a "blueprint for action" to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, with more practical guidelines than a similar document last year, but still legally non-binding. It was not immediately clear how many of the 96 na...

September 9, 2024 3:52 PM

MoD signs Rs 26,000 crores deal with HAL for Su-30MKI fighter jet engines

In a major push for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to supply 240 AL-31FP engines for Su-30MKI fighter jets. The contract, worth over Rs 26,000 crore, was signed on September 9, in New Delhi. Defence Secret...

September 3, 2024 12:58 PM

Australia deploys combat aircraft to India for ‘Exercise Tarang Shakti’

The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed combat aircraft to India for the first time to participate in 'Exercise Tarang Shakti,' according to a statement from Australia's Defence Department. The second phase of India's largest multilateral air exercise, 'Exercise Tarang Shakti 24,' is being cond...

September 16, 2024 3:33 PM

INS Arighaat joins Indian Navy, enhancing nuclear deterrence

The Indian Navy has strengthened its nuclear capabilities with the commissioning of the second Arihant-Class submarine, INS Arighaat. The ceremony, held in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who underscored the submarine's importance in bolstering India's nucl...